International Patient
Information
Dominion Fertility has been treating patients in the Washington, D.C. area for over 20 years. During this time, we have had patients travel from all over the world seeking our hallmark personalized care and cutting edge advanced reproductive technologies. In order to make your visit as productive and stress free as possible, we have outlined the usual protocol for our international patients.
1. Please contact Robin Webb, RN, Dominion Fertility’s International Coordinator directly at Info@DominionFertility.com. Robin will provide you with an overview of the process regarding your specific treatment, and all information regarding how a cycle would proceed for an international patient. She has worked with Dominion Fertility for over 15 years and is a registered nurse who has first hand experience with infertility treatments. Robin currently resides in Germany and coordinates our care for international patients. She will be your point of contact and support person prior to your visit in the United States.
2. Following your complimentary consultation with Robin, she will provide you with the necessary paperwork and coordinate your phone consultation with one of our doctors during their normal working hours.
3. Your initial phone consultation with the doctor will last approximately 30 minutes. At the time of your appointment, you will receive a phone call from our office. If you require more time with the doctor, Robin will be happy to schedule follow up consultations. Your new patient paperwork must be completed before your consultation so our doctors have time to review your medical history. Along with your new patient paperwork, please also send all pertinent portions of your medical records directly to Dominion Fertility.
You may send your records via:
Email: dominionfertility@luxsci.net
Fax: (703)892-6037
Mail: Dominion Fertility
Attn: Nancy Banks
46 S. Glebe Rd. Suite 301
Arlington, VA 22204
All information must be received prior to your phone consultation. A credit card payment of $435 will be accepted at the time of the consultation. This fee will be applied toward treatment if you choose to proceed with treatment at Dominion Fertility.
4. Once the timing of your cycle has been determined, you will be required to travel here for a one-day medical evaluation consisting of a mock embryo transfer, sonogram, STD testing and hysterosalpingogram (HSG). An HSG is an x-ray with dye used to determine if the fallopian tubes are open. If you have had an HSG within the last two years, this test does not need to be repeated as long as you are able to bring the report and, if available, the x-ray films to your appointment.
In the case of female/male couples, the male may have his sperm collected and cryopreserved at this time in order to simplify future treatment. If a sample is frozen, the male does not necessarily have to return to the U.S. when the IVF procedure is performed. However, MOST IMPORTANTLY, the male partner must have STD testing completed and sent to us BEFORE arriving for the appointment if the couple has chosen to proceed with sperm cryopreservation.
If you are using a Dominion Fertility anonymous egg donor, you will additionally be required to schedule a psychological evaluation with Dr. Joyce C. Migdal. Dr. Migdal can be contacted directly at joyce.migdal@mac.com to arrange an appointment time when you can meet with her personally at our office.
For patients without insurance, we have an International Patient Testing Package available at a fixed rate. Robin Web will discuss the specific tests you will require, as well as the approximate fees for these services. As a way to say thank you to our brave women and men in the military, we also offer a discount to all of our military families serving our country so bravely.
During your visit to Dominion Fertility you will personally meet your doctor, a member of the embryologist team, and other medical personnel who will be involved in your cycle. You will also meet with a representative from our Financial Services Department to discuss fees and payment arrangements.
If you elect not to have your testing and evaluations performed at Dominion Fertility, we are willing to work with clinics in your hometown, but cannot take responsibility for mistakes in testing or the transmission of test results to our office. All prescribed prescreening tests must be performed within three months of initial consultation, with the exception of the HSG. The patient is financially responsible for all testing not performed at Dominion Fertility.
Many patients elect to undergo all testing at Dominion Fertility in order to ensure accurate and timely results.
5. If you have any additional questions after your initial meeting at Dominion Fertility, you are encouraged to speak with our nursing staff about the specific timing of your cycle. Usually, the cycle takes place 2-3 months after your initial visit to Dominion Fertility. During this time, we will work closely with the local fertility center in your hometown to coordinate treatment and testing.
6. Lastly, you will need to travel to Dominion Fertility for your final sonograms and embryo transfer. This process lasts approximately 7-10 days in total. During this time, our doctors and nursing staff will closely monitor your progress.
7. When you are medically released to leave, usually 24 hours after the procedure, you may travel back to your home.
We understand that it may seem overwhelming to travel to another country for a medical procedure. To make your travel as stress free and enjoyable as possible, we have partnered with a travel concierge who has a specific and unique understanding of our patient’s needs.
Mr. Scott Carrozza is available to oversee all of your travel arrangements and offers 24-hour emergency assistance. You may contact him directly to discuss his fees. Should you choose to employ his services, rest assured that he is knowledgeable and sensitive to the traveling needs and scheduling of our patients seeking fertility treatments out of the country.
You may contact travel concierge services at:
First Class Travel – Scott Carrozza, owner
Scott@firstclasstravelinc.com
6748 Old McLean Village Drive
McLean, VA
(703)827-5400
First Class Travel can make all the arrangements you may need, including flight arrangements, luxury travel, rental cars, car service, hotels, etc.
Should you chose to book your own travel itinerary, we have provided you with the following information to make your planning easier. We do not, however, provide 24-hour emergency travel assistance, nor do we make any of the travel arrangements for our patients.
The closest airport to our medical office is:
1 Aviation Circle
Arlington, VA 22202
(703)417-8000
Airport ground transportation includes:
Taxicabs, Metrorail and supershuttle – www.supershuttle.com (1-800-Bluevan)
The next closest airport to our medical office is:
1 Saarinen Circle
Dulles, VA 20166
(703)572-2700
Airport ground transportation includes:
Washington flyer Taxi – www.washfly.com, 703-572-TAXI
Supershuttle – www.supershuttle.com, (1-800-Bluevan)
The furthest option to our medical office is:
- Baltimore Washington International Airport –
http://www.bwiairport.com/en
37.59 miles away, estimated 52 minutes of travel time (without traffic)
7590 Friendship Road
BWI Airport, MD 21240
(410)859-7111
Airport ground transportation includes:
BWI Taxi – www.bwiairporttaxi.com - 410-859-1100
Private Car – www.rmalimo.com 410-519-0000
Airport Shuttle – www.theairportshuttle.com - 800-776-0323
Rental Car Options:
Alamo – 800-462-5266
Budget – 800-527-0700
Dollar – 800-800-4000
Enterprise – 800-736-8222
Hertz – 800-654-3131
National – 800-227-7368
Thrifty – 800-367-2277
Hotel Accommodations:
Below we have listed some of the geographically convenient hotels. We suggest you check with discount travel sites in order to find the lowest nightly or weekly rates.
- The Westin Arlington Gateway on Glebe Road– www.starwoodhotels.com
We have a contracted rate with this hotel for our patients.
- Holiday Inn - 4610 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington , VA 22203 (703)243-9800
We have a contracted rate with this hotel for our patients.
- Hilton Arlington – www.hilton.com
- Key Bridge Marriott – www.marriott.com
For extended stays:
Residence Inn, Arlington Courthouse
1401 North Adams Street
Arlington, VA 22201
Residence Inn, Arlington Pentagon City
550 Army Navy Drive
Arlington, VA 22202 (703)413-6630
www.marriott.com
Local Pharmacy Specializing in Fertility Medications:
Prosperity Pharmacy
3026 Javier Road
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703)846-9908
www.prosperitypharmacy.com
Things to do in the Washington, D.C. Area:
Lastly, because our offices are conveniently located so close to Washington D.C., we suggest you take in the some of the sights and culture of this beautiful city while you are with us.
Some websites to visit for your leisure planning needs are:
www.washingtondc.com
www.thedistrict.com
One way to easily enjoy various attractions throughout the city is to purchase tickets for the Tourmobile which allows you to ride all day while getting on and off at specific sights. Visit www.tourmobile.com or call 202-554-5100 for further information.
Other Suggested Activities:
Visit the Kennedy Center for an evening of music or theater.
http://www.kennedy-center.org/
Take a daytime stroll through the National Zoo.
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/default.cfm
Enjoy a concert or sporting event at the downtown Verizon Center.
http://www.verizoncenter.com/
Visit the National Mall and Memorial Parks.
http://www.nps.gov/nacc/index.htm
Ride the metro to a Smithsonian museum or gallery.
http://www.si.edu/
For information on the metrorail system, follow this link.
http://www.wmata.com/
Other Museums:
Spy Museum – www.spymuseum.org
Newseum – www.newseum.org
National Geographic Museum – http://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/locations/center/museum/
Explore the different neighborhoods of the city.
http://www.culturaltourismdc.org/homepage2549/index.htm
In nearby Georgetown you may enjoy a relaxing stroll through the historic district, dine at a restaurant overlooking the Potomac River, or relax at a quaint sidewalk café. Whatever you choose to do, we hope you enjoy the time you spend here. We look forward to your arrival.
If there are arrangements you need further guidance or assistance with, please feel free to call our main number at (703)920-3890, or email us at info@dominionfertility.com.